Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

Arbys

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Mixed record — 12 of 20 inspections passed

Inspections
20
12 passed
Last Inspected
2022-02-09
Pass Rate
60%
3 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-02-09
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2014, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2022-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2021-06-14 Pass Canvass
2
serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP DROPLETS ON METAL PANEL OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT.

2020-01-30 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-02-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED FOR INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; (DELI MEATS, ROAST BEEF), ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ORE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORI...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-02-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed broken leg base on right side of three compartment sink. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board at back line rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or repla...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed gaps and opening around both outlets boxes on back line wall. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintained at all times.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed inventory stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the while in storage. Maintain at all times.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed food handler requirement not meet. Informed manager that all employees must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

2018-02-09 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violations from report #2088628, date:9/21/17, not corrected. #32 Observed black, slimy substance on caulking along top edge of 3 compartment sink. Must remove and or replace caulk to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must s...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed broken leg base on right side of three compartment sink. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board at back line rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or repl...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed gaps and opening around both outlets boxes on back line wall. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintained at all times.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed burned out light directly above rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed inventory stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the while in storage. Maintain at all times.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed food handler requirement not meet. Informed manager that all employees must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

2017-09-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed black, slimy substance on caulking along top edge of 3 compartment sink. Must remove and/or re-caulk to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed black, slimy substance on utility sink area (on the floor) in corner of prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

2017-03-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found small amount of orange mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found excessive debris on floor behind ice machine. Must detail clean this area. Must maintain same.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed exterior thermometer on walk in freezer not functioning. Must repair, or place a thermometer inside walk in freezer, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

2016-11-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FRIES CHEESE STICKS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT AL...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRY WARMING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSES, BAGS) BEING STORED ON THE DRY GOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

2016-03-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE PREP TOP COOLER. REPLACE THE HANDLE.

2015-01-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2014-08-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO FILL SINKS WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THE NOZZLE IS ABLE TO EXTEND COMPLETELY TO ALL ...

2014-08-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER FOUND AT 51.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACT...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS CHEESE AT 51F AND 49.1F. 3LBS CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.9F AND 52.5F. 3LBS ROAST BEEF AT 46.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER ES...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOUND NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER AT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. HOT WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO FILL SINKS WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THE NOZZLE IS ABLE TO EXTEND COMPLETELY TO ALL ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

POOLING WATER FROM MOPPING AROUND CAPPED FLOOR DRAIN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

2013-06-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 64.1F, WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THE COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AND CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-38-005(A). WHEN COOLER READS 40F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE TAG WILL BE REMOVED.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.1F, CORNBEEF AT 62.1F AND HAM AT 62.7F. ALL ITEMS WHERE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $102.00 AND APPR. ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR CRACKED CERAMIC WALLBASE COVING BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING.

2012-06-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK WHERE WALL MEETS THE TOP OF THE 3COPM SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR CRACKED CERAMIC WALLBASE COUVING AT THE CORNER OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SANDWICH PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

2011-06-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WALK IN COOLER DRAIN PAN LEAKS INTO A BUCKET, REPAIR THE DRAIN PAN SO THE CONDENSER WATER FLOWS DOWN A SANITARY ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORE IT IN A SANITARY HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

2010-07-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior bottom of fryers & interior panel of ice machine need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Broken floor tiles by the door entry threshold & below the handsink must be replaced/fixed.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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